Pinney Post
Pinney Elementary | February 9, 2024
Panther Spotlight
School Counselors' Week
This week was National School Counselor's Week. At Pinney, we are lucky enough to have one of the best there is. Mrs. Tzagournis has an unwavering dedication to support each of our students well-being, academic growth and overall happiness. She is a beacon of encouragement and positivity. Thank you, Mrs. Tzagournis, for all of your hard work!
Accept Responsibility: Pinney Has Heart
We are still in need of school supplies and gift cards donations for Pinney Has Heart. If you are willing to help us out, please send the items in next week. Our school takes great pride in serving others and Pinney Has Heart is one of our big events that gets students involved in the process.
School Supplies
Gluesticks, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Highlighters, Erasers, Black or Blue Ballpoint Pens, #2 pencils, Dry Erase Markers, 3X5 Index Cards, Rulers, and Scissors.,
Gift Cards
Kroger, Amazon, and Walmart.
Thank you so much for supporting this important cause!
Better Together: Smart Watches
Over the past few years, more and more smart watches are being brought to school. While we understand that these watches are essential for communication outside of school, we need your help in speaking with students about the appropriate use of the watch during school hours.
During the school day, smart watches should be set to silent or school mode and should only function as a way to tell time and should not be used to text, call or play games/apps. We have had multiple occasions in which interruptions such as calls and texts from relatives during school hours and alarms going off during instruction. We have also had parents show up at the building stating that they received a text from their child about not feeling well which becomes tricky when the teacher and clinic have no knowledge of the issue or communication. We have many adults in the building that will help your student if they are not feeling well. If you get a message, please ask them to go to the office.
The BOE policy around this topic is included below. Thank you in advance for your support on this topic! Please reach out with any questions!
Updates
Let Me Run
Let Me Run inspires boys through the power of running to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle. If you are interested in coaching or signing your student up, check out the links below.
Assessment Results and Infinite Campus
Elementary schools in Dublin recently administered the required universal dyslexia screener to all students in kindergarten through third grade. If the assessment results indicate that a student is at risk for reading difficulties, only those families will receive an email early next week. These results, as well as MAP Growth results will be available later this month in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Winter Book Club Update: "Puppets of Spelhort"
“Puppets of Spelhorst” activity sheets are available to students in the library. If a child would still like to participate, copies of the book are circulating in the EPE Library daily. Below is a resource to assist in discussions and follow up activities with your child if interested. A link to a book talk with Kate DiCamillo about Puppets of Spelhorst is also included below.
https://www.candlewick.com/book_files/1536216755.btg.1.pdf
Book Fair Coming Soon!
The Book Fair is scheduled for March 6-12. Sign ups for volunteer spots will be sent out soon. Look for more information coming home with your child in upcoming weeks.
Nominate a Community Champion!
The Community Champion Awards program honors students and staff in our District who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Consider nominating a student or staff member before the February 19 deadline, by clicking on the button below.
What is happening in the library?
If you are interested in what is happening in the library, please check this link. The link includes books that will be read aloud during library rotation.
Upcoming Events
February 13: Conference Night
February 14: Pinney Has Heart
February 16: No School
February 19: No School
February 22: Conference Night
February 28: Spring Picture Day, Clubs and Class Group pictures
March 4-March 8: Read Across America Week
March 6-March 12: Book Fair
March 7: Spring Art Show
March 12: VIP A-G and Time With Teacher Raffle
March 13: VIP H-M and Time With Teacher Raffle
March 14: VIP N-Z and Time With Teacher Raffle
District News
Community Champions Deadlines Approaching The Community Champion Awards program honors students and staff in our District who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Nominate a student or staff member here before the February 19 deadline. A Community Champion Award scholarship is awarded to DCS high school seniors who engage society through leadership and service, and honor those who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Applications are being accepted through February 19. Apply here. Golden Shamrock Nominations Accepted Is there a DCS staff member that regularly goes above and beyond that you think is deserving of a Golden Shamrock Award? Learn more about the award and nominate a deserving staff member here. The deadline to nominate someone for the March award is February 16. From the City of Dublin Save the Date for the 2024 State of the City The City of Dublin invites you to the annual State of the City on Thursday, March 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. City Manager Megan O’Callaghan will report the accomplishments of 2023 and highlight priorities for 2024. Families can RSVP. Parents: It’s Tax Time The City of Dublin is thrilled to announce that ALL 2023 tax returns can now be filed electronically, including refunds for both residents and non-residents. File early. ‘Link Ahead’ Podcast: Meet Dublin’s New Mayor
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at epes_attendance@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614.718.8960
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Pinney Elementary
Email: pinney_info@dublinschools.net
Attendance Email: epes_attendance@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=35
Location: 9989 Concord Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614.798.3570
Attendance Phone Number: 614.718.8960
Twitter: @epeDCSD